Things to Buy In Indonesia

Pottery is considered a traditional technique, and Indonesia has been producing pots from ancient times. Most of them are made from stones and clay. There are many places and centres in Indonesia where this pottery is made and supplied to the whole market. If you ask someone about the famous things to buy in Jakarta, then this pottery will be the answer. The ethnic groups have their own style and design for making the pots. After Indonesia started to export pottery outside the country, the artisans decorated it more with ornaments. The pots are considered to be the best things to buy in Jakarta.

Where to Buy From: Kasongan, Melikan, Plered, and Pundong.

Price: From $5 to $100

Indonesian jewelry has its own value, and the making process is very rich in tradition. This process has been the same since ancient times. These Indonesian jewelry pieces are made from silver, opal, pearl, sapphire, and even pieces of Chinese ceramic. The most famous ones are made from silver and opal. Some are made from mape pearl, which is a different type of pearl from the normal ones. One of the cheap things to buy in Indonesia, as Bali souvenirs, are the jewelry made from the shards of Chinese ceramics. Indonesian jewelry is one of the best things to buy in Bali.

Where to Buy From: Ambassador Mall, Rawa Bening Market, and Pasaraya Grande

Price: Starts from hundreds of dollars to thousands of dollars

One of the best souvenirs from Bali to collect is the Indonesian masks. These masks are rich in magical values and are the oldest variety of different expressions made by the human civilisation. They are mostly used in religious activities and art shows. Their shapes are very unique, and it depends on their origin. These masks have very traditional and artistic values in the culture of Indonesia. People perform a mask dance by wearing these masks.

Where to Buy From: You can buy from the local markets and cultural artifact shops.

Price: $15 to $50

While shopping in Bali, don't forget to try a unique type of coffee that is one of the least produced and most expensive coffees in the world. This is made from the coffee beans given to eat by an Asian Palm Civet, and then it is passed through its digestive tract in the form of feces. These beans maintain their structure, and then they are cleaned to make the coffee beans ready to be roasted. They are roasted and ground now and ready to serve. This coffee is famously known as Kopi Luwak or Civet Coffee. It is one of the unique things to buy in Bali.

Where to Buy From: Maharaja Coffee and Pasaraya Grande

Price: $100 to $600 per pound

Traditional weapons in Indonesia are one of the best things to buy in Bali, Seminyak. They are considered the best souvenirs for the people you love to collect these types of things. One of the famous types of traditional Indonesian weapons is the Keris. It is a type of dagger that is used both as a weapon and a spiritual object. This weapon is used by the soldiers and also by the commoners for self-defense. This weapon is made of three parts: the hilt, the blade, and the sheath. It is one of the things you think about when deciding what to buy in Indonesia.

Where to Buy From: Rawa Bening Market and Sarinah Department Store

Price: Generally from $200 to $10,000

The art of stone carving in Indonesia is more than 900 years old. In ancient times, it was used mainly when the temples were constructed, to carve the statues of the gods. Wood carving gradually spread widely in the islands, and each has its unique design and pattern. The wood that is used in doing these carvings is teak, ironwood, ebony, sandalwood, and a few others. There is a whole variety of stone and wooden carvings, like statues and masks, which can be purchased. Their traditional value is the main reason for them being one of Indonesia's famous things to buy.

Where to Buy From: Pasar Seni, the art market, and Surabaya Street Market

Price: $30- $200

There is a culture in Indonesia in which they use puppets to depict the stories of the Mahabharata and Ramayana and ancient myths. These wayang puppets are also divided into two categories: Kuilt and Golek, one is made of leather and the other is made of wood. These puppets represent all types of characters- good, bad, demon, god, animal, and so on. These puppets are made with a 300-year-old technique, and all are handmade. These puppets are one of the best things to buy in Bali.

Where to Buy From: Sarinah Department Store and Surabaya Street Market

Price: Its price starts from $10 and can go up to much higher.

Batik is a cloth that is made traditionally with a wax-resistant dyeing technique. The main colors of traditional batik are indigo, white, and dark brown. In Indonesia, there are certain batik patterns that can only be worn by royalty and nobility. Each region has acquired its own design and pattern and can only be worn by the people in that region. You can collect these batik clothes as a souvenir. The artisans in Indonesia's local markets make them, and they are considered the best things to buy in Indonesia. For festivals and special occasions, these batik clothes are decorated with golden dust, known as Parda.

Where to Buy From: Datie Handicraft, Tenun Baron, and Pasar Baru

Price: $5 to $50, approximately